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Dec 24, 2023 • 6min
Why Xi Wants Trump to Win
A second Trump term would allow China to cement its grip on the developing world.From the January/February 2024 issue. Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2023 • 7min
Four More Years of Unchecked Misogyny
In a second Trump term, women would once again be targets. By Sophie Gilbert. From the January/February 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2023 • 11min
Corruption Unbound
Donald Trump and his cronies left his first administration with a playbook for self-enrichment in a second term. By Franklin Foer. From the January/February 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023 • 14min
How Trump Gets Away With It
If reelected, he could use the powers of the presidency to evade justice and punish his enemies. By Barton Gellman. From the January/February 2024 issue. Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023 • 12min
Trump Will Abandon NATO
If reelected, he would end our commitment to the European alliance, reshaping the international order and hobbling American influence in the world. By Anne Applebaum. From the January/February 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023 • 10min
The Specter of Family Separation
Donald Trump and his allies have promised to restore their draconian zero-tolerance immigration policy. By Caitlin Dickerson.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2023 • 10min
Loyalists, Lapdogs, and Cronies
In a second Trump term, there would be no adults in the room. By McKay Coppins.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 • 6min
A Warning
America survived the first Trump term, though not without sustaining serious damage. A second term, if there is one, will be much worse. By Jeffrey Goldberg.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 • 14min
An Unimaginable Threat
Exploring the potential chaos and threats of a second term of Donald Trump's presidency, including corruption, criminal trials, and retaliation. The dangers and implications of a criminal President leading the government, such as confirming coup-involved nominees, suppressing protests, and impacting international affairs. The potential consequences of a second Trump presidency, such as erosion of democracy, military intervention, and increased risks.
Dec 10, 2023 • 9min
It Will Never Be a Good Time to Buy a House
Maybe in 2030? By Annie Lowery. Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
